High school physics education issues as seen by some California teachers: From content standards to critical thinking

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Dodge Nitro TV ad

As I've been cheering on the DEtroit Tigers in the World Series, I've been exposed to an ad for the Dodge Nitro. Frequently. And I couldn't help but notice some kinematics problems embedded in the ad. The plot is that an ordinary car in need of a jump start is aided by a Dodge Nitro. The Nitro's power overwhelms the ailing car and launches it sky-high. Having gone up, the car eventually comes back down. But only after what can best be described as a "TV ad eternity."

4 comments:

YouTube is certainly a groovy technology, rich with potential. And I like that I can blast that commercial out in my classroom not having taken the trouble to try to Tivo it myself. Which would have been especially difficult since I don't have Tivo.

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